Sydney heat records tumble as fires burn in Victoria
Locals and campers have been told to flee an out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's Gippsland region as Sydney sweats through its hottest October day on record.
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NRL’s two contrasting COVID babies set for grand final
Penrith and Brisbane entered the 2020 COVID shutdown as the NRL's young and talented, but their paths from then to the 2023 decider have differed significantly.
Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory
The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.
US Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown
The threat of a US government shutdown has been averted after Congress approved a temporary funding plan - but it came at the expense of aid for Ukraine.
‘Monster’ Opetaia’s statement in brutal title defence
Australia's Jai Opetaia has dominated Englishman Jordan Thompson, retaining his Ring and IBF world cruiserweight titles in London with a fourth-round stoppage.
NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test
In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.
Johnson claims Players’ Champion after missing Dally M
Shaun Johnson and Teagan Berry have been voted the NRL and NRLW's best players by their peers, days after missing out at the Dally M Medal counts.
Lions teammates back Zorko’s bid to play next season
Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.
Dellavedova, Goulding fire, United stay unbeaten in NBL
A 15-point run in the final quarter was enough to get Melbourne United home against Adelaide and complete their perfect 2-0 start to the NBL season.
Lions cut plucky Hawks down to size in AFLW
Brisbane have continue their charge to the finals by snatching a fourth consecutive win with a 27-point victory over Hawthorn.
Knights win back-to-back NRLW titles, silence doubters
Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Gold Coast 24-18 in a nailbiting NRLW grand final to clinch back-to-back premierships.
Cook stirs Phoenix in runaway NBL defeat of Perth
A ferocious Tyler Cook dunk has sparked South East Melbourne Phoenix, who have beaten the Perth Wildcats 110-99 in the NBL behind a dominant third quarter.
Unbeaten Crows skip past Gold Coast in AFLW win
Danielle Ponter kicked two goals in her 50th AFLW game as Adelaide posted a fifth-straight win with a convincing 32-point triumph over Gold Coast.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic 2023 NRL grand final
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in a pulsating grand final in Sydney.
Clinical Cleary delivers captain’s knock for the ages
Nathan Cleary has delivered Penrith's third-straight premiership with one of the best individual performances in recent grand final history.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic to take NRL three-peat
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in one of the great grand finals in Sydney.
Errors haunt Broncos despite Ezra Mam genius in GF loss
Brisbane shot themselves in the foot at the start and end of their 26-24 grand final loss to Penrith in a cruel lesson that will haunt them for a long time.
Fremantle survive Tigers surge, into AFLW top eight
Surviving a Richmond fightback, Fremantle have posted a seven-point win over the Tigers to force their way back into the AFLW top eight.
Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits
Tasmania's minority Liberal government is reeling after Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned from parliament amid bullying allegations.
Walters defends Reece Walsh after clash with NRL fan
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been caught in a verbal exchange with a young Penrith supporter at the NRL's grand final fan day.
Victoria down NSW, stay unbeaten in one-day competition
Wicketkeeper Sam Harper's career-best 96 has set up a comfortable 59-run victory for Victoria over rivals NSW in the domestic one-day competition.
NRLW grand finalists back themselves to handle the heat
Temperatures are expected to stretch beyond 30C during the NRLW grand final but both Newcastle and Gold Coast have shrugged at the weather forecast.
Daley not interested in NSW State of Origin return
Laurie Daley has ruled himself out of consideration for the NSW State of Origin coaching role vacated by Brad Fittler.
Clarkson joins in Hawks’ 2013 premiership reunion
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag.
Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane’s final selection call
A burst of hot spring weather influenced Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in their selections for the AFL grand final at the MCG.
‘Harrowing’ disability report reveals need for change
A royal commission has made 222 recommendations, including new laws to enshrine rights for those with disabilities.
Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded
Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.
Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach
Besieged NSW coach Brad Fittler has coached his last State of Origin game, informing the NSW Rugby League he will not remain in charge next season.
Penrith kick blockers fair and legal: Kevin Walters
Penrith have been accused of using illegal tactics to protect Nathan Cleary, but Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists only "whingers" question the strategy.
Reynolds’ long-term Broncos pledge, whatever GF result
Regardless of the result in the NRL grand final, Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds intends to leave Brisbane with a permanent souvenir.
Broncos’ resurgence no shock to Panthers: Ivan Cleary
Penrith haven't been surprised to see NRL grand final opponents Brisbane thriving in 2023 after missing the finals for the four seasons prior.